We are seeking passionate and driven individuals to join the Institute of Physics (IOP) as IOP Coaches in our Professional Practice Group within the Education department.

The role

This is an exciting role that provide a unique opportunity to become a recognised authority as you help develop a programme of best practice in inclusive physics teaching, whole school gender equality, and upskilling Coaches on these issues. The Physics Coach (Professional Practice) will help develop coaching practice in the IGB team. This is a short term contract to ensure that all new members of the team are fully confident to lead inclusive physics teaching sessions, whole school gender training, and all elements of IGB. The role’s remit also encompasses taking the lead on embedding gender and inclusivity across the wider IOP Coach network. They must build a professional and authoritative presence with stakeholders through excellence in their credentials, experience and practice.

There are multiple roles available for this, at a part time working agreement to be agreed with the successful candidates.

Further roles and responsibilities can be found in the job description.

The Person

You will be an individual with a passion for physics education. You will need to be an experienced and inspirational leader with the ability to develop skills in others. You will also have a background or equivalent professional experience in education research.

You must also have experience of working with schools, specifically as a leader of CPD, and you will be able to demonstrate experience of driving change in an education context. However we are flexible with candidates who meet some or most of the criteria to apply.

Why work with us?

We are a charitable membership organisation with a worldwide membership from enthusiastic amateurs to those at the top of their sector in academia, business, education and government.

Our purpose is to gather, inspire, guide, represent and celebrate all who share a passion for physics. And, in our role as a charity, we’re here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society.

This is an exciting time to join the team in our central London office. We are writing a new five-year strategy, with an integral part of the current strategy completed which was our move to the heart of the redevelopment in King’s Cross. Our offices are close to partners such as Wellcome and Google, and we are seeking new talent to help us create a contemporary organisation that is fit for the future.

In addition to a competitive salary and professional development opportunities, we offer employees a comprehensive benefits package including an excellent pension scheme, private medical insurance and generous annual leave. We also offer a range of other benefits including childcare vouchers, gym membership and interest free season ticket loans.

For further information on this role and to apply please visit the IOP Jobs website.

Contract: fixed term until 31 March 2020

Hours: Flexible, part time working

Salary: £38,570 (pro-rata)

Grade: B

Closing date for applications: 30/04/2019

Interview date: 08/05/19

The Institute of Physics is an equal opportunities employer. We request no contact from agencies or media sales.

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